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FOLK & MULTICULTURAL MUSIC easy / medium-easy
Dublin Town—Gene Milford. Add a little
Irish cheer to your next holiday! This medley
is well scored for developing bands, with all
instruments actively engaged. A lovely flute
solo will make the perfect showcase for your
star player.
11501987 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
Give Me Your Hand—arr. Nathan Daughtrey.
A lush wind band setting of the popular Irish
harp tune Tabhair Dom Do Lamh, written in the
early 17th century by Rory Dall O'Cahan. Set
in 3/4 time, this arrangement offers elasticity
with several tempo and textural changes
throughout, helping young performers to
improve their musicality. Simple percussion
parts add the perfect amount of color without
overwhelming the winds.
11516147 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
Golondrina—Jorge Vargas. A charming new
work in 3/4 time that is inspired by the joropo
llanero - a South American musical style and
dance that originated in Venezuela. While this
style is present throughout the piece, you can
also hear Mexican and Spanish influences in
it as well. An excellent addition to your next
concert or festival performance! Sure to be a
new favorite!
11515731 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
Katana—James Meredith. Conjuring
Japanese warriors, this piece opens with a
lyrical pentatonic flute solo before transitioning
to the fiery main body with intense and
powerful rhythms. Young players will love the
Japanese musical influence and will have the
opportunity to reinforce counting, articulations,
and accidentals.
11501981 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
Luz y Sombra—Jorge Vargas. This original
concert march is sure to be a favorite at your
next concert! Delightful melodies and harmonies
are utilized within the traditional march form to
create a piece that sounds both new and
familiar. A great addition to the march repertoire.
11400083 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .60.00
Minka's Sleigh Ride—arr. Pierre La Plante.
Don your hat and scarf for this wintry medley.
Two Ukrainian folk tunes, Minka and The
Birch Tree, are combined with sleigh bells,
tambourines and wood blocks to create the
setting of a snowy Russian sleigh ride. Adds a
fun touch to any winter concert.
10033414 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .60.00
The Red River Valley—arr. Pierre La Plante.
The Red River Valley is one of the most familiar
folksongs in America; its enduring charm
lies in its gentle grace and simplicity. This
arrangement offers younger bands a chance
to develop a balanced sound and to focus on
phrasing and expressive elements. You'll be
glad you looked at this one!
2700335 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .60.00
The Rowan Tree—Randall D. Standridge.
The simple, compelling beauty of the old
Scottish folksong is captured in this gorgeous
arrangement for concert band. Low register
clarinets and horns predominate in this moving,
melancholy setting. An ideal lyrical ballad for
concert or contest.
10093912 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
Shenandoah—arr. Robert Sheldon. This
exquisite arrangement really does justice
to the inherent beauty of the folksong! The
gentle lines and lovely counterpoint are sure
to inspire even younger musicians to play with
true expression and feeling. All music students
should know this beloved tune, and this is a
superb setting in which to explore its charm.
Highly recommended!
2475376 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .55.00
The Gift to Be Simple—arr. Mark Lortz. This
traditional Shaker song is presented with modern
harmonies, rhythms, and instrumentation. Using
ostinato patterns, long legato lines, and
interesting percussion parts, this is a great choice
for a concert opener or closer and can also be
used for interdisciplinary teaching. Folk songs
have long been an essential part of the concert
band repertoire, and this modern approach to a
well-known melody can help teach this important
style to performers in a new way.
11516673 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
Two British Folk Songs—Elliot Del Borgo.
Two tuneful English folk melodies are combined
in this well-scored number for young bands. An
attractive choice for festival performance!
2286003 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .60.00
Ye Banks and Braes O' Bonnie Doon—arr.
Michael Sweeney. This arrangement of the
lyrical folksong provides a wealth of musicality
through creative harmonies and skilled
scoring. Every section gets a chance to play
the melody at some point. A delightful setting
for young players.
10015785 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
Folk &
Multicultural Music
Medium-Easy
Ancient Airs of Ireland—arr. Michael
Sweeney. Based on traditional tunes dating
back hundreds of years, this masterful
rhapsodic setting utilizes a wide variety of
styles and moods. Taking the listener on a
dramatic and emotional journey, the featured
melodies include Return from Fingal; Lord
Mayo; The Yellow Bittern; Captain O'Kane;
Song of the Chanter and Behind the Bush in
the Garden. (6:35)
11401327 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .75.00
Appalachian Journey—Brant Karrick. The
Appalachians represented one of America's
first frontiers. Based on traditional fiddle tunes,
this arrangement combines four folk songs,
providing players and the audience with a real
toe-tapping treat! Melodies included are After
the Battle of Aughrim; Lord Mayo I; Bonaparte
Crossing the Rocky Mountains and Whiskey
Before Breakfast. An excellent showcase for
your band's technical skills and a fun change
of pace. (4:45)
11511621 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .85.00
Armenian Rhapsody—arr. Johnnie Vinson.
The music of Armenia, with its rich history of
folk songs, has a fascinating uniqueness and
distinctive flavor. This appealing setting uses
five traditional Armenian melodies in a rhapsodic
approach. Bold statements and driving rhythmic
figures are combined and contrasted with
beautiful yet simple melodies in a work that
provides both excitement and variety.
10759079 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .75.00
Brave Spirit—Randall D. Standridge. This
authentic work captures the spirit of Chinese
music beautifully with the use of a pentatonic
scale, a synthesized mandolin, and solos for
flute and piccolo. Brave Spirit begins with
a slow introduction featuring a flute/piccolo
duet, then launches into a stirring, tom-tom
driven fast section. A peaceful middle section
featuring the synthesized mandolin sound
interjects before the fast melody returns to
bring this wonderful Chinese-style band work
to a stirring conclusion!
10520936 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
Brian Boru's March—arr. Greg Moody.
Masterfully scored for wind band, this
traditional Irish tune also includes references
to the folk dance The Blackbird. Dignified and
proud, this setting uses a number of authentic
percussion sounds and explores a variety
of colors and meters. A great addition to any
concert or assessment program.
11515279 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .70.00
Coming for to Carry Me Home (A Juneteenth
Reflection)—arr. Justin Harden. Based on the
spiritual Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, this lyrical
piece is a reflection on the commemoration of
Juneteenth. Opening with a moving solo that
can be played by any instrument, it is expertly
scored to maximize the sound of your band
and easily works as the lyrical selection in any
program. A beautiful tribute to the heroes of
pre-emancipation America.
11518439 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
An English Triptych—arr. Joseph Pappas.
This delightful setting of three traditional
songs from the British Isles will be an excellent
addition to any program. Masterfully set to
capture the sound of the Highlands, this piece
features your flute or piccolo players with
prominent solos.
11517948 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .85.00
Greek Folk Song Suite—Franco Cesarini.
The passion and infectious rhythms of Greek
folk are what this fine three-movement work
for band is all about! Each movement has
its own unique character and charm, but
you will surely be carried away by the third
movement, that recalls the sirtaki, the most
popular Greek dance, characterized by
a grand accelerando. "My Big, Fat Greek
Wedding" and the spin-off television show
has made Greek culture familiar to audiences
everywhere, so it's a great time to program
captivating Greek folk music!
2475060 Band Set & Score . . . . . . .145.00
Irish Rhapsody—Clare Grundman. An
exceptionally attractive and very playable
setting of six Irish folksongs including: The
Moreen (also known as The Minstrel Boy); I
Know Where I'm Going; Shepherd's Lamb
Reel; Cockels And Mussels; The Rakes Of
Mallow and Kathleen O'More.
147694 Band Set & Score . . . . . . .125.00
Kodama—Jeremy Bell. Kodama are spirits that
inhabit trees in Japanese folklore. This haunting
original lyrical work is heavily influenced by Far
Eastern musical culture, from its pentatonic
melodies, woodwind solos, and colors to its use
of percussion. A lovely multicultural musical
experience for your young band.
11402231 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .72.00
Mar y Cielo—Jorge L. Vargas. Mar y Cielo,
meaning "Sea and Sky," is a tuneful and
memorable pasodoble written for young
bands. With its vibrant harmonies and melodic
lines, this piece is a perfect introduction to the
Spanish-style marches that are usually only
accessible to more advanced bands. It will be
the perfect opener for your next concert! (2:45)
11400550 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
Pipe and Thistle—Carol Brittin Chambers.
Using popular Scottish folk songs such as Scots
Wha Hae; Comin' Thro the Rye; Clean Pease
Strae and the very recognizable Scotland the
Brave, composer Carol Brittin Chambers has
crafted a wonderfully musical piece for concert
band. Musicians and audiences alike will be
captivated by the authentic interpretation!
11164631 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .85.00
Rigadoun—Carl Strommen. The rigaudon
is a French Baroque dance with a lively
duple meter. Rhythmically simple, with a few
syncopated lines, this less-than-two-minute
composition is the perfect introduction to
this style. With varying dynamics, this is
an excellent piece for developing a lighter
playing style while also focusing on listening,
articulations, and the concept of musical
phrasing during repeats. Playable by as few as
one on a part, this also works well for smaller
bands with limited instrumentation.
11516647 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .58.00
BEST
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Folk and Multicultural
All Levels
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most
often by directors.
Byzantine Dances—
Carol Brittin Chambers.
11001022 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . E 65.00
American Riversongs—Pierre La Plante.
2255933 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . M 85.00
Celtic Air and Dance—
arr. Michael Sweeney.
10033567 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . E 55.00
Dragon Dance—Michael Story.
11385702 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . B 55.00
Down on the Delta—
Carol Brittin Chambers.
11393475 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . E 65.00
Dragon Dance—Michael Story.
10094814 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . B 50.00
Greek Folk Song Suite—Franco Cesarini.
2475060 Band Set & Score . . . . . . .ME 145.00
Albanian Dance—arr. Shelley Hanson.
2481850 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .MA 80.00
Sakura (Cherry Blossoms)—Michael Story.
2321792 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . B 56.00
Pipe and Thistle—Carol Brittin Chambers.
11164631 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .ME 85.00
